What are excess claims fees and when do they apply?

Excess claims fees are additional fees charged for patent applications that contain more than a certain number of claims. According to the MPEP: 37 CFR 1.16(h) sets the fee for each independent claim in excess of three. 37 CFR 1.16(i) sets the fee for each claim (independent or dependent) in excess of twenty. The MPEP…

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Are there any fees associated with using the Electronic Patent Assignment System (EPAS)?

Yes, there are fees associated with using the Electronic Patent Assignment System (EPAS). According to MPEP 302.10: “Customers may submit assignments electronically by accessing the Office’s website and paying the required fee by credit card, electronic fund transfer (EFT) or deposit account.” The specific fee amounts are not mentioned in this section of the MPEP,…

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What fees are required to correct a typographical error on a patent assignment cover sheet?

To correct a typographical error on a patent assignment cover sheet, you must pay the required fee for each application or patent that needs correction. According to MPEP 323.01(a): “The party requesting correction should submit… (C) the required fee for each application or patent to be corrected (37 CFR 3.41).” The specific fee amount is…

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What are the fees for recording a patent assignment?

The fees for recording a patent assignment depend on the submission method: Electronic submission via EPAS (Electronic Patent Assignment System): $0 Paper or facsimile submission: See current fee schedule As stated in MPEP 302.06: “If the request to record a document is submitted electronically, the fee is set forth in 37 CFR 1.21(h)(1), currently at…

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What is the application size fee and when does it apply?

The application size fee is an additional fee that applies to patent applications with specifications and drawings exceeding 100 sheets of paper. The MPEP states: 37 CFR 1.16(s) sets forth the application size fee for any application (including any reissue applications) filed under 35 U.S.C. 111, the specification and drawings of which exceed 100 sheets…

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